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If my landlord lowers my rent, can he still charge me late fees on the old rental amount?

No, and what your landlord is doing is fraudulent. This is an issue that …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Is is legal for a landlord to have a tenant renew their lease if the landlord is in default of their mortgage?

It is "legal" in the sense that IF the landlord were still the owner …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Can I cancel my apartment lease without any problem if I'm buying a house?

You can't cancel the lease "without any problem"--i.e. without being liable for rent for …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What is the law for a landlord who owns firearms but has a tenant who recently received a felony charge?

If a person has been charged with a felony but has not been convicted, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If my roommate is an occupant on the lease and left without paying, can I sue her since she signed the lease?

If you have an agreement with your former roommate where she was to help …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago